When Emerson says that "consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds," he most closely means that:

A. Consistent people are never capable of accomplishing their goals in a meaningful way.
B. Individuals who pride themselves on their consistency are usually the least intelligent.
C. Consistency, like a hobgoblin, can trick people into acting in mischievous ways.
D. The fear of inconsistency impedes the individual from making personal progress.